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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong’s position at the club has changed significantly in recent times.
Once hailed as one of the most exciting young players in Europe, the Dutchman no longer appears to have the same status at the Catalan club.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, De Jong’s importance to both the team and fans has diminished, raising doubts about his future.
De Jong’s contract with Barcelona expires in 2026. Last season, the club made an effort to renew his contract, but the offer was withdrawn after the player did not respond.
Since he signed for Barcelona his situation has changed radically. De Jong is no longer considered an indispensable player for Barcelona.
Diminished role
His on-field role has also diminished, with the midfielder struggling to find consistent minutes under Hansi Flick.
In fact, De Jong did not play a single minute in Barcelona’s last games against Leganés and Atlético de Madrid. Of 13 appearances this season since recovering from injury, he has only started twice.
Barcelona’s midfield is currently packed with talent. While De Jong’s quality is indisputable, his performances have lacked the intensity necessary to thrive under Flick’s demanding system.
hope is lost
The club are said to see little chance of De Jong changing his situation. If his form does not improve, Barcelona could try to sell him before his contract ends to avoid losing him for free in 2026.
Despite his current difficulties, De Jong’s age and reputation could still attract offers of at least €20 million.
However, if you resist a transfer, the consequences could be serious. In a pre-World Cup season, a prolonged layoff at Barcelona would jeopardize his place in the Dutch national team, a scenario both he and the club would likely want to avoid.
For now, a lot depends on De Jong’s willingness to adapt and prove that he is a vital part of the team. However, with competition for places becoming more intense, his future in Barcelona remains uncertain.
*Player rating on title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.
